Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 and X1 Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 if price matters more; choose X1 Carbon if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | The printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — Kobra S1 wins (+109%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 8 vs X1 Carbon 16 — X1 Carbon wins (+100%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra S1 yes, X1 Carbon no
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 600 mm/s vs X1 Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 320 °C vs X1 Carbon 300 °C — Kobra S1 wins (+7%)
Which one to choose
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